The Co-Op

The Innovation Co-op
Relationship Model

A world-first idea with a patent pending, this business model is based on mutual relationships. The diagram below gives you an overview.

CUSTODIANS

Plan +
Communicate

SERVICES
PROVIDERS

Execute

CHAMPIONS

Invest

PIONEERS

Invent

PURPOSE

Grow
Sustain
Perform
Exit

Contribute
Participate
Inspire

Cultivate
Engage
Align
Validate

Develop
strategy
Implement
Build

Panel

Operate

PURPOSE

To foster growth and innovation for small business to create a better Australia.

Who is in our community?
‘Champions’ are everyday Australians who join the Co-op as Members and contribute funding as an investment.
‘Custodians’ are Members who provide ‘dolphin tank’ management expertise to grow the business and corporate governance.
'Pioneers’ are small business innovators with proven potential selected for investment and growth.
‘Service Providers’ are entities with expertise required by Thinc Pioneers that is not provided by the Custodians.
How do we work together?
What functions do we perform?
What is our purpose?

Who is in our community?

‘Champions’ are everyday Australians who join the Co-op as Members and contribute funding as an investment.

‘Custodians’ are Members who provide ‘dolphin tank’ management expertise to grow the business and corporate governance.

'Pioneers’ are small business innovators with proven potential selected for investment and growth.

‘Service Providers’ are entities with expertise required by Thinc Pioneers that is not provided by the Custodians.

The 9 Elements
of Commercialisation

The Custodians of THINC represent all the areas of expertise necessary for the strategic commercialisation of Pioneer businesses, delivered under the 9 Elements seen here.

Invent

Meet the Custodians

The Custodians of Thinc represent all the areas of expertise necessary for the strategic commercialisation of innovative small businesses for growth, including Governance, Finance, Systems Management, Digital and Technology Development, Marketing, Strategy Planning, Personal Development and much more besides. To ensure a balanced and innovative approach in decision making, The Innovation Co-op Board and Management Team is made up of Custodian representatives with expertise in each of these fields.

BECOME A MEMBER